STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE KEWAUNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Kewaunee School District began implementing a Strategic Plan during the 2011-2012 school year. Action plans were developed for the three strategies in the plan which are Communication, Individualized Learning, and Technology.

The Strategic Plan is reviewed on an annual basis to determine the progress being made in regard to these strategies. Also new goals are developed for the subsequent school year during the annual review process.

The Action Plans which have been developed can be viewed by clicking on each one, Communication, Individualized Learning, and Technology. Each Action Plan is color coded to show the planned implementation year. Green is for the 2011-12 school year, yellow is for 2012-13 and red is for 2013-14.

In addition, listed below are the goals developed within the three strategies of Communication, Career Readiness (formerly Individualized Learning), and Technology for the 2015-16 school year.

Communication Goals

Increase communication efforts with the public, the school community, and parents to improve marketing of the Kewaunee School District, including using a variety of social media.

Increase the literacy knowledge of teaching staff by offering a variety of professional development opportunities in disciplinary literacy (literacy in the content areas).

Increase the understanding and knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards in grade 4K-12, through professional development and professional learning teams to ensure the rigor needed for career success.

Career Readiness (Formerly Individual Learning Plans)

Schedule campus visits before high school

Revise the Career and Technology Education (CTE) curriculum to provide more relevant career exploration and preparation activities.

Explore options for a more comprehensive Freshman transition program to increase success in high school and beyond.

Technology Goals

Monitor and evaluate network infrastructure and replacement of equipment and software.

Improve communication and access tools for staff, families, and students to expand the use of:

District website

Social media

Shared calendars

Push notifications

Online communication options with students and parents via a learning management system (LMS)

Survey families regarding devices at home and connectivity including exploration of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) options.

Continuing Initiatives:

Educational support of online and electronic safety and security for students and staff.

Continue with PreK-12 PBIS initiatives.

Continue support of Professional Learning Teams (PLT’s) with focus on curriculum, assessment and instruction via ongoing professional development and dedicated PLT times.

Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) including designation of STEM area in the new district facilities.